Univision Hosts 28-hour Telethon to Benefit Kids

This weekend, Univision is aiming to raise millions for children with disabilities, cancer and autism in the U.S. through their 28-hour "TeletonUSA" drive, which runs from 10 p.m. on Friday to 2 a.m. on Sunday.

The drive, which had already raised nearly $2 million by Saturday, will feature Latino celebrities, singers and TV personalities to help reach the $7 million goal this year. The money will go towards the construction of a new rehabilitation center in the the U.S.

Univision's programming over the weekend will feature personal stories of children who have been affected by various childhood diseases. Dozens of Latino stars, including Gloria Estefan, Paulina Rubio will participate in the event. Sabado Gigante's Mario Kreutzberger, known by many as Don Francisco, will host the show.

The motto of Univision's Teleton USA is "El amor y la ciencia al servicio de la vida" which loosely translates to, "Love and science, for the betterment of life."